Damascus Diner -- Damascus, VA…read more I'll admit it--I'm not usually a diner person, and I actually debated driving back to Abingdon for breakfast. But we were staying in a cabin along the Virginia Creeper Trail, and walking the trail into town for a traditional Southern breakfast sounded like the more authentic mountain-town experience. I'm so glad we did. The portions were huge, the prices were incredibly reasonable, and everything we tried was good. My husband ordered "The Hog"--2 eggs, country potatoes, sausage, bacon and pork loin. The sausage was his favorite of the meats. I had the Mt. Rogers with 3 eggs, hash brown casserole, and upgraded to the 8-oz sirloin. Both meals came with toast or a biscuit, grits, and peppered sausage gravy. They were out of biscuits, so we had white and sourdough toast instead, and it was all good. The food was hearty, traditional, and exactly what I was craving. But what really made the experience was the Southern hospitality. The young woman serving and the host were both so kind and cheerful. Sometimes the best travel experiences aren't the trendy places--they're the local spots where you walk in hungry, leave completely stuffed, and feel genuinely welcomed. Damascus Diner was one of those places.

What a wonderful meal we had here! The servers were so friendly and efficient!…read more Hubby had the white fish with cabbage, collards, hush puppies and tots for $16-he ate every last bite! It was tasty. I had the hamburger steak, the lunch portion, $11 with collards and mashed potatoes and I, too, ate every bite! It hit the spot. The food was home cooked style and worth every penny!

The breakfast is phenomenal. I recommend it for those who like to eat. Burgers are also recommend…read moreand fry's are great. You get friendly service and good food.

We stopped in for lunch while traveling through the area. The food was fresh, delicious and quick…read moreservice. We had a double hamburger with onion rings and the chicken tenders, which tasted homemade. Everything was wonderful, including the service, and recommend you stop if you have a chance!

This is a cute definitely where the locals eat kind of place. Our favorite! Good home cooked…read morebreakfast. Only reason we didn't give 5 stars was... we asked for 2 waters with our coffee they never came and we both order sausage.... Well when we got our breakfast our waitress said sorry I didn't realize there was no sausage he's cooking it now. Well it came when we were almost done. gave us a good laugh as we thought maybe it would be homemade.. nope just regular frozen Pattie's.

Totally worth finding. It's away from town and doesn't look like much on the outside but great. Low…read moreprices. Great pancakes, I had the blueberry pancakes. Friendly workers that are out to please.

Leonard and Dolly have an outstanding staff, a diverse menu, and it's a wonderful atmosphere to…read moredine. A true asset to our community. Go support a great local restaurant and local hospitality team.

The owner Mr. Dolly greets you at your table. The waitress was wonderful. The food was delicious!…read moreOh, and we didn't have to wait long. A gem among all the chain resteraunts. I wish it were closer I'd be a regular.it would be a mistake not to try it. Thanks for the good meal and good service! ​

Nice AND clean mom AND pop place. I was there for breakfast they have homemade biscuits that are…read moreout of this world . The best biscuits I have ever had plus homemade gravy OH MY GOD. Just freaking awesome! MUST TRY THIS PLACE!

The staff were friendly and the food was great! I hadn't been here since it was Tastee Freez. I…read moregot to play the Pac-Man arcade game while I waited for my food.

Food was quick. Everyone was super nice. I really enjoyed my corn nuggets! I should have ordered…read moremore before leaving!

The food and service never disappoint. Great family diner , chilled atmosphere, great food , great…read moreservice

Service is very good and food varies from ok to very good. Their burgers are good, fries very…read moregood, chicken "tenders" excellent (and huge serving!). A friend loves their sausage biscuits and gravy. Breakfasts are good.

Good country eats with breakfast served all day long. Big dinner servings, daily specials and…read morepretty sure what can be made in house is. There is homemade milkshakes, few dessert options and over all a good eating value tucked along the side of the highway. Old time decor that invokes a fun Mayberry vibe and service is extra sweet.

Kim stewards his diner like a ship, awesome food, awesome people and a great atmosphere. We dined…read morehere and it felt like being back in time, where everyone knows each other. Excellent experience, we had pancakes that were thick and delicious! Eggs fresh and cooked well, our server was wonderful! HSC is a true gem, classic diner with momentos on the walls and the menu itself is fun to read, see for yourself, Kim well done see you soon.

Was in town for bridge day and stopped by for a quick breakfast. Portions were great as well as the…read morefood! Highly recommend the corned beef hash! Service was great!

After doing some long hikes at New River, my friend and I decided to stop by Heart of Gold Diner…read morefor some lunch. It's located in a small town and we were pleasantly surprised on the food! The Food: I had the "Double Mushroom Swiss Bacon Burger" and side of "Chili Cheese Fries". The burger itself was delicious! The burger patty was cooked to my liking and was juicy. The toppings were fresh and the mushroom swiss added the nice touch to the burger. The Chili Cheese Fries were just average though. Just regular fries with some chili and cheese topped over. I wouldn't get it again. The Service: Service was great! The staff were very friendly and welcoming when we arrived. And, our food got out to us in a timely manner! The Atmosphere: The restaurant was as expected. Spacious and had a timeless feel to the place. Definitely fit the old small town diner aesthetic. There's also plenty of seating available and parking is available on the side or on the street. Overall, a 5/5! For a small town, this local diner hit the spot for a quick lunch. The food was good and the service as great! If i visit New River again, I'll make a stop again for sure.